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Why Does God Still Speak?

April 29, 2021 Why Does God Still Speak? Isaiah 30:18-21 The Bible is God’s Word, so does He still want to speak to us personally? The answer is yes, and there are several reasons why. First, His guidance is a necessity for our lives. In Scripture, we see the LordRead More …

How Are We Born Again?

April 28, 2021 How Are We Born Again? John 3:9-16 Yesterday we learned what “born again” means, but do we know how it comes about? Is it something we choose or something God does to us? And are Jesus’ words in John 3:7— “You must be born again”—a command orRead More …

What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?

April 27, 2021 What Does It Mean to Be Born Again? John 3:5-8 There is a great deal of misinformation regarding the meaning of the term “born again.” Such ignorance and confusion could have disastrous ramifications if those who think they are born again really aren’t. In a conversation withRead More …

The Biggest Mistake

April 26, 2021 The Biggest Mistake John 3:1-4 What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made? Many people may not recognize their greatest error until after death, when their expectation of life in heaven is replaced by the horrible reality that they are denied entrance for rejecting Christ. Nicodemus was aRead More …

Cleansing the Temple

April 24, 2021 Cleansing the Temple Matthew 21:12-17 On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered the Court of Gentiles (the only area that non-Jews could enter) and pushed through the hordes of customers haggling with merchants over livestock and doves used for sacrifices. Other pilgrims crowded around money changers’ tables, protesting unfairRead More …

Lifting the Weight of Our Burdens

April 23, 2021 Lifting the Weight of Our Burdens Psalm 55:16-22 Have you ever suddenly awoken in the middle of the night with a heavy burden on your heart? Sometimes this kind of weight is from the Lord and will be lifted when He has accomplished His purpose—for example, anRead More …

Defeating Giants

April 22, 2021 Defeating Giants 1 Samuel 17:41-54 Life’s “Goliaths” come in all shapes, sizes, and intensities—such as an unhappy relationship, a rebellious child, a difficult job, a pile of debt, or an uncontrollable habit. But if we avail ourselves of God’s power, then we, like David, can ultimately gainRead More …

The Importance of Right Motives

April 21, 2021 The Importance of Right Motives 1 Samuel 17:20-40 Goliath was a daunting enemy of Israel, and a strong incentive was offered to anyone who could kill the giant: money, exemption from taxes, and marriage to King Saul’s daughter. Though these rewards would intrigue any young man, DavidRead More …

Hindrances to Prayer

April 20, 2021 Hindrances to Prayer James 4:1-10 Is God answering your prayers, or does it seem as if He’s not listening? Hearing no reply can be very discouraging, especially when you really need His help. Although it’s not always possible to know why God is silent, James offers someRead More …

When Life Crumbles

April 19, 2021 When Life Crumbles Psalm 46 In those frightening times when our well-ordered life appears to disintegrate around us, what are we to do? Today’s psalm gives valuable advice that can steady us in the midst of chaos. Remember that “God is our refuge and strength, a veryRead More …